Mold can be very dangerous to your health, and it can make you very ill – in fact, it’s sometimes deadly. You must have seen those terrible stories on the news about families who became fatally ill for seemingly unknown reason . . . until the cause is ultimately traced to mold in their homes. The microscopic spores of this silent killer are airborne and land on surfaces. In damp [...]
A plumbing pipe broke in a house while the owners were away, according to the owner of a mold removal and water restoration business in North Carolina. In the basement, there was 5 ft of water. Because it was summer, the water evaporated and rose to the upper floors in the day, and then rained back down into the basement during the night. “The humidity was so high that we [...]
Some types of mold can trigger strong allergic reactions and even cause neurological damage in elderly adults or small children. Moreover, extensive mold growths can cause the market value of your home to plummet. Yet, many people don’t know what can be done to prevent mold. A common place for mold development is on air conditioning vents. If you see it, take immediate action by calling our mold removal specialists [...]
Mold removal often becomes necessary inside a home or business when there has been excessive moisture or humidity for an extended period of time. The problem could occur from a sudden release of water, such as a large spill that goes untreated or a burst pipe, or a chronic condition such as faulty plumbing or a leaking roof. Even excessive condensation can trigger mold issues. It’s always advisable to have [...]
Even if you are a clean person, that doesn’t guarantee that you won’t have an issue with mold. Unfortunately, mold, like bed bugs, doesn’t care about your level of cleanliness, level of income, or where you went to college. Anyone can have a mold problem in their home or business at any time. The scary thing is that mold can be growing for quite a while before it becomes noticeable, [...]
Discovering mold in your home can be incredibly stressful. Once mold has started growing, it can spread aggressively. Since mold grows so quickly, you need to be highly observant of what’s happening in your home to address an issue right away. If mold is growing in your home, it can also have highly negative health effects. Some telling signs that you may need mold removal services include the following: If [...]
Mold is a major problem across North Carolina. This is because mold often grows in hard-to-reach spots where you might not notice it right away. It will sit in these dark and damp corners, growing happily away and releasing hundreds of toxic spores into the air around you. Learning what the basic signs are of mold in your home can help you combat the problem through calling a professional mold [...]